We are seeking an experienced regulatory professional to lead a small team delivering a compliance program for Marine Park permits and administer the Environmental Management Charge.

Marine Park permits help protect the Great Barrier Reef while enabling ecologically sustainable use. As Assistant Director Permits Compliance, you’ll lead a small team delivering a permits compliance program and administering the Environmental Management Charge.

You’ll bring regulatory experience to work that connects permit decisions with compliance outcomes. Working closely with internal compliance and application assessment teams, government agencies and Reef-dependent industries, you’ll help support effective regulation of activities in the Marine Park.

What you'll bring

- Knowledge of contemporary compliance risk and enforcement strategies relevant to marine protected areas.
- A demonstrated ability to negotiate persuasively with partner agencies, stakeholders and client groups.
- Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- An adaptable approach to change and improvement, with the ability to align operational priorities with organisational objectives.
- Collaborative leadership, effective communication and a high standard of integrity and probity

We are seeking an experienced regulatory professional to lead a small team delivering a compliance program for Marine Park permits and administer the Environmental Management Charge.

Marine Park permits help protect the Great Barrier Reef while enabling ecologically sustainable use. As Assistant Director Permits Compliance, you’ll lead a small team delivering a permits compliance program and administering the Environmental Management Charge.

You’ll bring regulatory experience to work that connects permit decisions with compliance outcomes. Working closely with internal compliance and application assessment teams, government agencies and Reef-dependent industries,



you’ll help support effective regulation of activities in the Marine Park.

What you'll bring

- Knowledge of contemporary compliance risk and enforcement strategies relevant to marine protected areas.
- A demonstrated ability to negotiate persuasively with partner agencies, stakeholders and client groups.
- Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- An adaptable approach to change and improvement, with the ability to align operational priorities with organisational objectives.
- Collaborive leadership, effective communication and a high standard of integrity and probity

The key duties of the position include:

What you'll do

- Lead and support a small team to deliver quality outcomes in a productive, collaborative environment.
- Direct the permits compliance program and administration of the Environmental Management Charge.
- Improve the policies, strategies, procedures and systems that support consistent program delivery.
- Build effective working relationships across the Reef Authority and with the Queensland Government.
- Provide high-level advice and recommendations on permit compliance and Environmental Management Charge issues to senior management, legal advisers, investigators and stakeholders.
- Prepare explicit briefs, reports, presentations and submissions to inform decisions.

Why join the Reef Authority?

At the Reef Authority, you'll build a meaningful career while helping protect one of the world's most iconic natural assets. We offer a supportive, flexible and purpose-driven workplace where your work has real impact.





You'll enjoy competitive APS employment conditions, including up to 15.4% employer superannuation, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef for future generations.

Eligibility

Essential Requirements

- Must hold or be able to obtain a Certificate IV in Government Investigations
- To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
- The position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
- The successful candidate will be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service.

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience

- Experience in investigation activities within law enforcement, compliance or regulatory agencies.
- Administrative compliance experience.
- Be able to occasionally travel and work outside of core hours.

Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:

- Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
- Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
- Evidence of citizenship status.
- Evidence of qualifications required of the role.Evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by the Reef Authority.
- The CEO of the Reef Authority, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.
- The Australian Government Security Clearance Application Guide Book provides information on minimum eligibility requirements for holding a security clearance at the required level. Please ensure that you are able to provide the necessary documents if you apply for the position. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the AGSVA website.

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📌 Assistant Director Permits Compliance (Townsville)
🏢 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
📍 Townsville